01-17-2020, 03:22 PM | #1 |
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Car meetups? I want to learn more.
I'm a newbie. I just got a 2015 335i RWD. I've done a few days of reading and I think I know what I want. High flow cat DP, charge pipe, Intercooler then a tune by a professional. I don't want to deal with CEL or anything myself. The guy I know from the dealership I got it also browses this forum and I learned mostly from him and he recommended these 3 things.
I was wondering where I can find information on car meetups, maybe find someone with a similar car and see what I can learn and figure out what I really want after hearing them in person. |
01-17-2020, 03:42 PM | #2 |
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My experience has been to find your local Facebook groups. I have found meets through BMW specific ones (we have one in CO called Colorado N5X I think) as well as the Cars & Coffee group, again locally. My one issue is that a lot of the people at these meets can be a little young (no offense intended by this statement). Several people I have met are just interested in street racing which is a little beyond my years heh. A lot of the guys (regardless of age) though have been pretty knowledgeable about the platform and also a lot of them have some good connections with tuners and such so it would be worth checking out. Good luck, be safe and have fun.
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01-17-2020, 05:12 PM | #4 |
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Just my 2 cents, you probably don't need to go so far as getting a custom "professional tune". The standard OTS flash tunes from BM3 or MHD should be more than enough for what it seems like your goals are.
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01-18-2020, 09:56 AM | #5 |
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You should join the BMW CCA, it includes membership in your local chapter which is a great place to connect with other local owners. Side benefit is the club magazine Roundel which is worth the cost of membership and discounts from parts suppliers as well as discounts on new and some used BMW's.
https://www.bmwcca.org/
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I think I'll get the BM3 or MHD then. Thanks!
bmwcca looks great, I think once I get started and I'm ready to start buying parts I'll sign up and see what kind of discounts I can get. Thanks for all the help guys! |
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Watch Kies Motorsports YouTube videos. You will learn a ton. 1) aFe Pro Dry drop-in air filter. Washable, reusable, high flow 2) Upgrade Charge Pipe because plastic stock pipe will break. Get Evolution Raceworks, VSRF or CTS. These are well made, should fit well and not leak You can save labor if you install the upgraded intercooler at the same time as the CP. Install BootMod3 N55 EWG Stage1 91 or 93 octane. You can install it from your laptop in the driveway in 20 minutes. It comes with a free automatic transmission tune too. Drive and enjoy Stage1. The way to get performance and avoid emissions problems is the Fabspeed HJS catted downpipe. Guaranteed no CELs. Also install NGK 97506 spark plugs gapped down to 0.022" Once you install the DP, then you can flash BootMod3 Stage2. Costs $50 for multitune package |
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I agree the emphasis of the Magazine is mostly old or new BMW's with scant coverage of "middle age" cars but your '15 335 would be most welcome at the clubs driving events. Also the collective knowledge of the members can be a great help when looking for local repair facilities or advice on car problems. Sorry the club was not a good fit for you.
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I've been watching his videos almost nonstop. I really admire how thorough he is with everything and how he walks through every single step and always tries his best to show exactly what he's doing. I live in Florida. Emissions tests are non-existent. Thanks Jeb Bush! I just purchased an ER catless DP from a user here from the Classifieds just now actually. I was thinking about waiting until I could afford and get the Intercooler and CP at the same so I can just install them all at the same time and save money. I'm not sure if I want to install them myself though. If so, I'll have a friend help, he's a genius with cars. I'll definitely consider that Air filter as well, and I'll ask dealership about spark plugs first because they may have been replaced recently. The best part is the general manager at the dealership is a good family friend, and he's the one who recommended I come here and research. He told me DP, CP, FMIC. So I can have him help me and make sure we get it working if I get any CEL or error codes. I'll definitely consider that air filter as well, especially for only $90. After plenty of reading it seems that "performance air filters" don't really do much other than looks anyway unless you get very expensive ones. |
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